So those of you who know Megan, know that her birthday was actually late in June. This might lead you to thinking I am losing my mind - lol - but I am not; I am still sane, at least I think I am! It's just that I have finally found some time to reflect and write on my adorable Megan, which is important because Megan continually reminds me that I never wrote a "TOP TEN" list for her, like I did for her brother Matthew when he turned ten and that is "not fair".So in honour of my AMAZING MEGAN, here is her TOP TEN list!
- Megan is a FUNNY kid! She knows how to have a good time and makes others laugh without trying. She makes faces, does crazy things with her body, and sometimes snorts when she laughs. She is a lot of FUN to be around.
- Megan is a highly CREATIVE person. She can make the most amazing origami, rainbow loom designs, pottery, paintings, cupcake and cookie designs, movies on her iPad, and illustrations. She regularly can be found watching YouTube "how-to" videos and teaches herself all sorts of neat things. She also writes moving little stories and chapter books.
- Megan is CARING. She will think of others and how their day was, and is wonderful with our dog Buddy, talking him for walks, brushing his hair, and making time to play with him.
- Megan is FIESTY. She speaks her mind and will argue her points. She takes on her older brother Matthew without fear. She is not scared of anything - except maybe spiders.
- She is an ATHLETE. Megan is good at anything she tries. She is a great dancer and soccer player!
- Megan seeks FAIRNESS in all areas of her life. I wonder how this will play out in her later years. Will she seek a career in something connected to social justice? A lawyer?
- Megan is INDEPENDENT. She does things for herself and by herself. Don't get me wrong, she works well with others, but on her own she is very capable.
- She is SAVVY! Megan is clever, a critical thinker and witty.
- Megan is a good FRIEND. She enjoys spending time with her friends and is very loyal.
- She is LOVING. Megan loves to hug and asks for cuddles all the the time.
Megan is not perfect - no child is. On occasions she can be persistent (a.k.a. annoying) and can screech and yell and act like a two-year old but we all have our moments. Overall though, Megan is a delight to be with.
Similar to my comments on Matthew's tenth birthday, I am blown away by how fast ten years has gone by. I look at her and I just want to stop time and keep her as she is. I am so grateful and honoured to be her mom and love the time we spend together.
Tonight I can't wait to cuddle up beside her and show her this post and read her the book I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. My hopes, dreams, and love for her is limitless.
